Energy Policy to Pension: German Economy Gives Merz Government Devastating Marks

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The German economy loses confidence in the federal government. A survey shows poor grades for economic policy. Reforms are urgently needed.

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Yes, the Merz government is planning a paradigm shift and has planned some pension changes. Also in 2026 there should be innovations.

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The Federal Government wants to accelerate the pension reform. Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants to launch the ambitious project this year. In the future, the statutory pension will only be a building block. Private and company pension plans will be more focused on this. read more

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Berlin, 4 February 2026. According to media reports, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced at the New Year's reception of the Deutsche Börse in Eschbach a profound "change of paradigm" in the legal pension. Although this should "continue to exist", it is important that the overall level of care should be determined primarily by the "pillars" of company and private pension provision. The goal is a "significant growth boost" for the capital …

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Reading time 6 minutesWhen Friedrich Merz spoke publicly about the future of pensions this week, this did not sound like a small correction at the edge, but rather after a political decision with great potential for contention. Although the statutory pension insurance should be maintained, in the future only part of a newly conceived "total pension levels make up". Private pensions and occupational pensions would thus gain significantly in weigh…